“The little Polar Bear is now interested in solid food and slowly nibbles meat pieces,” said Curator, Dr. Florian Sick. The new mom currently gets a daily portion of meat and a mix of carrots, lettuce and apples. Her new cub cannot miss the opportunity and occasionally manages to sample her mother’s meal. However, mother still regularly nurses the little bear.

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Zoo Director, Dr. Andreas Knieriem, is pleased with the good development of the cub. “We are very satisfied that the cub is quite cheeky and keeps her mother literally on the run around. Tonja always remains calm. She’s just a really good Mama Bear.”

By mid-March, the two will first go on a discovery tour of the grounds and will then be on exhibit for visitors to see.